Too Hot to Handle (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1938, Too Hot to Handle is a comedy, drama, adventure and romance film directed by Jack Conway, running about 107 minutes. “Love in action on land, sea and air!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While in Shanghai reporting on the Sino-Japanese war, Chris Hunter, a shrewd news reporter, meets pilot Alma Harding. She does not trust him, but he manages to hire her as his assistant. During an adventurous expedition through the jungles of South America, her opinion of him begins to change.
Who’s in it. Too Hot to Handle stars Clark Gable as Chris Hunter, Myrna Loy as Alma Harding, Walter Pidgeon as Bill Dennis and Walter Connolly as Gabby MacArthur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Too Hot to Handle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Too Hot to Handle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Too Hot to Handle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Too Hot to Handle (1938)?
- In US, Too Hot to Handle is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Too Hot to Handle worth watching?
- Too Hot to Handle holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Too Hot to Handle?
- Too Hot to Handle stars Clark Gable, Myrna Loy, Walter Pidgeon, Walter Connolly and Leo Carrillo.
- When was Too Hot to Handle released?
- Too Hot to Handle was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.